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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,763.92, 21,755.19 and 8,690.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,763.92, 21,755.19 and 8,690.33 is: 11,993.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,763.92 : 21,755.19 = 8,690.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,763.92/21,755.19 = 8,690.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,763.92x = 21,755.19 × 8,690.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,763.92x = 189,059,780.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,059,780.31/15,763.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,993.20

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